Local News
2026 Baccalaureate Held at YHS
Several YHS seniors got up on stage at the YHS Theater to read Bible verses and give inspirational messages at the annual Baccalaureate Service on Wednesday evening. Father Tom Anderson, from Sacred Heart Church, says that this service is special because it is a totally student led program before graduation... The Yank...
May 14, 2026
Jondahl Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Officer Involved Shooting at the Yankton High School
The man found guilty in an officer involved shooting at the Yankton High School in December of 2024 has been sentenced to three and a half years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Andrew Jondahl, 41, of Watertown was in Yankton for a high school wrestling meet when law enforcement was called to the high school. Of...
May 13, 2026
Boys & Girls of Northern Plains Yankton Club Loses $200,000 in AI Cyberattack
An AI cyberattack on the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains' Yankton Club resulted in a loss of $200,000. According to Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains CEO, Jody Hernandez, the cyberattackers acquired login information using tactics including AI-voice cloning, spoofing phone numbers and manipulating t...
May 13, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports - Friday, May 15, 2026
The Yankton Bucks host the Sturgis Scoopers this afternoon in game one of the Class A Baseball Super Regionals. The Bucks wrapped up the regular season on a six-game win streak, earning the #4 seed with an 18-4 record. Sturgis is the #13 seed at 8-6 in Class A play. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 PM tonight. Pregame...
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Local Sports - Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Yankton Bucks host the Sturgis Scoopers tomorrow afternoon in game one of the Class A Baseball Super Regionals. The Bucks wrapped up the regular season on a six-game win streak, earning the #4 seed with an 18-4 record. Sturgis is the #13 seed at 8-6 in Class A play. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 PM tomorrow nig...
May 14, 2026
Local Sports - Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Yankton Bucks placed 4th as a team at the ESD Tennis Conference Championships yesterday, led by a runner-up finish at flight 3 singles for Chris Rockne. Rockne also earned a consolation championship at flight 2 doubles. The Bucks earned a consolation championship or better at every flight in both singles and double...
May 13, 2026
National Headlines
Trump Claims China Eyes Major US Oil Purchases Following Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump said China is interested in buying oil from the United States, adding energy to the list of issues tied to the relationship bet...
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U.S. Calls on China to Help Press Iran Over Gulf Tensions
U.S. officials are urging China to use its influence with Iran as concerns continue over Tehran's actions in the Gulf. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
May 14, 2026
Trade and Diplomacy: What to Expect from Trump's State Visit to Beijing
President Donald Trump's state visit to China is set to put trade, diplomacy, and global security on the same table as he meets with Chinese President...
May 13, 2026
National Sports
Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy had a blister on his right pinky toe during practice rounds for the PGA Championship
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Luke Raley hits 3-run home run, Garver hits his 1st of the season and Mariners beat Astros 8-3
Luke Raley hit a three-run home run, Mitch Garver added his first homer of the season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 8-3
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Jordan Walker homers, hits go-ahead run in 9th as Cardinals beat Athletics 5-4
Jordan Walker had a solo homer and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Athletics
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Music News
A World Cup First: Madonna, Shakira, and BTS Set for 2026 Final Halftime Show
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are set to headline the first halftime show ever staged during a FIFA World Cup final, organizers confirmed Thursday. The pe...
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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and More Join the National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress has announced 25 new additions to the National Recording Registry for 2026, recognizing recordings considered culturally, hist...
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'Street of Dreams': U2 Surprises Fans with School Bus Performance in Historic Mexico City
U2 brought a surprise video shoot to Mexico City this week, with the band seen performing from the top of a decorated school bus in the city's histori...
May 14, 2026















